07:23:

A technical malfunction has compelled the closure of the Carmel Tunnel in both directions.

07:33:

Vehicles traveling in Shomron near Tapuach Junction last night were targeted in firebomb attacks. B’chasdei Hashem there were no fatalities or injuries.

09:32:

Additional Syrian wounded admitted to northern Israeli hospitals.

10:44:

Animal rights activists chained themselves to the Adom Adom slaughterhouse operated by Tnuva in Beit Shean. This slaughterhouse was cited in a recent expose which revealed harsh animal abuse.

12:02:

A vehicle was damaged as a result of Arabs at Tapuach Junction in Shomron hurling rocks. B”H there was no injuries.

12:06:

250,000 soldiers and students are taking part in the international Clean Up the World event by cleaning JNF parks nationwide.

12:30:

A non community resident was arrested in Yitzhar on suspicion of puncturing a border patrol jeep tire earlier in the week.

13:31:

Border police apprehended 1,600 liters of tainted milk originating in the Israeli Arab municipality of Taibeh. The milk was apprehended in a vehicle on Route 35 heading for the Israeli marketplace. The milk was being transported in paint cans.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)